New York, New York!
Thanks to our friends at Ghostfish Brewing Company, a world first ever trans-Atlantic gluten free collaboration has come to life with the first kegs tapped at Old Mates Pub in NYC!
Aussie expats in New York have been getting a taste of home at Old Mates Pub since March this year, with Aussie Beers, Bunnings style snags in bread and AFL and NRL on the screens. And now ALL New Yorkers can enjoy an Aussie style Pacific Ale, even if they are avoiding gluten. The collaboration beer is available in cans and on tap.
Photo Credit: @glutenfreelivingbk
What makes this collaboration special?
“This collaboration marks the first global collaboration between two dedicated gluten-free breweries,” says Brian Theil, Co-Founder/Managing Member at Ghostfish Brewing Company. “This collaboration project was long overdue. We’ve been friends with the folks at TWØBAYS for quite some time. I vividly recall the day Richard walked into Ghostfish back in 2017 and announced he intended to open a dedicated gluten-free brewery in Australia. We’ve watched TWØBAYS Brewing’s growth over the past 8 years with great interest and celebrated their back-to-back World Beer Cup Gold Medals the past two years. It was a no-brainer when Richard reached out to discuss an opportunity to create a beer together”.
“I loved Ghostfish beers from the moment I walked into their Taproom in 2017, so when we had an opportunity to get an Aussie beer on tap at a new Australian-owned bar in New York called Old Mates, I gave Brian a call and said how about doing something together. Pacific Ale is a classic Aussie beer style, and we are sure it will be loved by beer lovers in the US as much as it is down under,” said TWØBAYS Brewing’s CEO and Founder Richard Jeffares.
What is the beer?
The beer is a fresh take on TWØBAYS' recent World Beer Cup gold medal winner, Pacific Ale.
Pacific Ale is a uniquely Australian beer style, an evolution of the American Summer Ale featuring Australian Galaxy hops. Low bitterness, easy drinking, and a fruity hop-forward profile, it’s exactly the kind of beer you want in your hand while watching the ocean. For this collaboration, we wanted to bring hops from both sides of the Pacific, so we added Citra Cryo hops to bring some Pacific Northwest flair to a classic Australian beer style.
The thoughtful can design has incorporated Ghostfish and TWØBAYS elements and visual cues to its US meets AU origins – two great brewing nations separated by one ocean.
Photo Credit: @glutenfreelivingbk
Where is it available?
Pacific Ale is currently available on draft and in 4-pack 12oz cans inside Ghostfish Brewing’s Seattle-based taproom and Old Mates Pub in New York, NY. Future plans may include a broader distribution footprint of Pacific Ale.
About Old Mates Pub
Old Mates is New York's newest and hottest Aussie style pub. The list of Aussie celebrity backers is an extensive who's who of Aussie screen, radio, hospitality and sports.
- Andy Lee: Australian comedian and radio host.
- Hamish Blake: Comedian and long-time collaborator with Andy Lee.
- Nick Stone: Former AFL player and founder of Bluestone Lane café group.
- Eddy Buckingham: Melbourne-born restaurateur behind New York venues like Chinese Tuxedo and The Tyger
- Hugh Jackman: Actor and producer.
- Ash Barty: Former world No.1 tennis player.
- Patty Mills: NBA basketballer.
- Pat Cummins: Australian cricket captain.
- Mick Fanning: World champion surfer.
About Ghostfish Brewing Company
Since 2015, the mission has been to be innovative by pushing the boundaries of craft beer and leading the way to be pioneers in the continuous development and improvement of beers for all craft beer drinkers. Ghostfish is committed to brewing the highest quality, dedicated gluten-free beer and providing exceptional service to its customers. Collaborating with artisan maltsters on the cutting edge of craft, Ghostfish is one of the first breweries in the world to brew with a spectrum of malted gluten-free grains. Ghostfish Brewing is the largest producer of dedicated gluten-free beer in North America and currently distributes in 20 states. Find us online at ghostfishbrewing.com and visit our brewery taproom and restaurant in Seattle, WA.
